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Hill's Prescription Diet

k/d + Mobility Dog Food

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Hill's Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Dry Dog Food with ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense, is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD) and its nutrition is clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slowing the progression of the disease and improve and lengthen quality of life. Includes a proprietary blend of prebiotics that nourishes the gut microbiome to reduce harmful waste products within the intestinal tract due to impaired kidney function. 1,2,3,4

This nutrition has therapeutic levels of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and is enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help preserve joint cartilage and increase mobility. 5,6,7,8

Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Dry Dog Food contains a proprietary technology, Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) for dogs, which is clinically proven nutrition that encourages appetite and increases caloric intake in dogs with kidney disease. 9,10

In addition to high levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine, increasing caloric intake will support the dog's natural ability to maintain muscle mass daily. 6

This dry food has an irresistible taste dogs love.

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  • Key Benefits

    Hill's Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Dry Dog Food with ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense, is specially formulated by nutritionists & veterinarians to help manage chronic kidney disease (CKD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD) and its nutrition is clinically proven to help protect vital kidney function, slowing the progression of the disease and improve and lengthen quality of life. Includes a proprietary blend of prebiotics that nourishes the gut microbiome to reduce harmful waste products within the intestinal tract due to impaired kidney function. 1,2,3,4

    This nutrition has therapeutic levels of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and is enriched with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help preserve joint cartilage and increase mobility. 5,6,7,8

    Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Dry Dog Food contains a proprietary technology, Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) for dogs, which is clinically proven nutrition that encourages appetite and increases caloric intake in dogs with kidney disease. 9,10

    In addition to high levels of essential amino acids and L-Carnitine, increasing caloric intake will support the dog's natural ability to maintain muscle mass daily. 6

    This dry food has an irresistible taste dogs love.


    These characteristics make Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility a useful nutritional aid for dogs with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD):

    KEY FEATURES KEY BENEFITS
    Phosphorus & Sodium Controlled Helps slow the progression of chronic kidney disease
    ActivBiome+ Kidney Defense Added A proprietary blend of prebiotics shown to nourish the gut microbiome to reduce uremic toxins
    Enhanced Appetite Trigger (E.A.T.) Technology for dogs Added Stimulates appetite in dogs with kidney disease and encourages food intake
    Omega-3s (EPA/DHA) from fish oil Added Helps fight kidney and joint inflammation
    Essential Amino Acids Increased Help the dog's natural ability to maintain muscle mass daily
    L-Carnitine Increased Helps improve utilization of fat to avoid muscle breakdown for energy

    Indications:

    Primary Indications:

    - Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD):

    • with concurrent osteoarthritis
    • IRIS Stage 2 (non-proteinuric)
    • IRIS Stages 3-4
    • All IRIS stages with proteinuria

    - Acute kidney insult

    - Uremic encephalopathy

    - Leishmaniasis with concurrent CKD

    Other Indications:

    - CKD IRIS Stage 1 (non-proteinuric)

     

     

    Not Recommended For:

    Growing puppies, pregnant or nursing dogs.

    Patients with hyperlipidemia, pancreatitis, history of pancreatitis or at risk of pancreatitis.


    Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition:

    Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility Dry Dog Food combines the nutrition of Prescription Diet k/d and j/d. This food has been specially formulated to help manage dogs suffering from chronic kidney diesase AND degenerative joint disease. The nutrition of Prescription Diet k/d has been clinically proven to improve & lengthen quality of life. 1-3,5-8

    For additional information on the research behind Prescription Diet k/d and j/d please refer to the separate product pages for these products.

     

    Additional Info:

    Prescription Diet k/d + Mobility has increased dietary buffering capacity. This helps counteract the tendency for metabolic acidosis, a common complication as kidney disease progresses.

    Ideal for long-term feeding of dogs with kidney disease and degenerative joint disease.

    Dry and wet formulas can be mixed or fed concurrently.


    Other Products to Consider

    - For patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) IRIS Stage 2 (non-proteinuric), IRIS Stages 3-4, and all IRIS stages with proteinuria: Prescription Diet k/d Dog Food

    - For patients with acute kidney insult: Prescription Diet k/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet k/d Early Stage Dog Food

    - For patients with uremic encephalopathy: Prescription Diet k/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet u/d Dog Food

    - For patients with early Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) IRIS Stage 1 (non-proteinuric): Prescription Diet k/d Dog Food, Prescription Diet k/d Early Stage Dog Food

    - For patients with leishmaniasis with concurrent CKD: Prescription Diet k/d Dog Food


    References:

    1 Jacob F, Polzin DJ, Osborne CA, et al. Clinical evaluation of dietary modification for treatment of spontaneous chronic renal failure in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2002; 220:1163-70.

    2 Jacob F, Osborne CA, Polzin DJ, et al. Effect of Dietary Modification on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) in Dogs with Spontaneous Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)(abstr), J Vet Intern Med. 2004;18(3):417.

    3 Hall J, Fritsch D, Yerramilli M, et al. A longitudinal study on the acceptance and effects of a therapeutic renal food in pet dogs. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr. 2017;1–11.

    4 Ephraim E and Jewell DE, Effect of Added Dietary Betaine and Soluble Fiber on Metabolites and Fecal Microbiome in Dogs with Early Renal Disease. Metabolites 2020, 10, 0370; doi:10.3390/metabo10090370

    5 Roush et al, Multicenter veterinary practice assessment of the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on osteoarthritis in dogs. JAVMA 2010; 236:59-66.

    6 Roush et al, Evaluation of the effects of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on weight bearing in dogs with osteoarthritis. JAVMA 2010; 236:67-73

    7 Fritsch et al, Dose - Titration Effects of Fish Oil in Osteoarthritic Dogs. JVIM 2010; 24: 1020-1026.

    8 Fritsch et al, A multicenter study of the effect of dietary supplementation with fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on carprofen dosage in dogs with osteoarthritis. JAVMA 2010; 236:535-539.

    9 Fritsch, D & Jewell D. A food with controlled protein and phosphorus has beneficial effects for dogs with varying stages of renal disease. (Abstr.) Proceedings ACVIM, Nashville, TN 2014:1079

    10 Hill's Data on File. Clinical Report: Fritsch, D.A., Canine E.A.T. Technology Re-substantiation Plan for k/d dry new technology 2023.


  • DAILY Feeding Guide

    Provide specific feeding instructions for your patient.

    Adjust feeding amounts as necessary to maintain optimal weight.

    Reinforce with clients to feed Prescription Diet dry food, canned food & Hill's treats exclusively.

    This is only a guide. Grams are the most accurate form of measurement. Monitoring your patient's condition will assure the nutritional recommendation provides the best results.

    Gradually transition to this new food for 7 days or more.


    Adult maintenance

    Weight of Dog - kgs Amount per Day - grams
    1 30
    2 45
    4 80
    5 95
    10 155
    20 265
    30 355
    40 445
    50 525
    60+ 10 per kg

    Adult maintenance

    Weight of Dog - kgs Amount per Day - 354 g cans Amount per Day - grams
    1 0.25 + 5 g
    2 0.25 + 25 g
    4 0.5 + 35 g
    5 0.5 + 50 g
    10 1 + 70 g
    20 1 + 175 g
    30 2 + 185 g
    40 2 + 270 g
    50 2 + 350 g
    60+ 2 + 7 g per kg

    Adult maintenance

    Weight of Dog - kgs Amount per Day - 370 g cans Amount per Day - grams
    1 0.25 + 0 g
    2 0.25 + 20 g
    4 0.5 + 25 g
    5 0.5 + 50 g
    10 1 + 65 g
    20 1 + 175 g
    30 2 + 175 g
    40 2 + 265 g
    50 2 + 315 g
    60+ 2 + 7 g per kg

  • Ingredients

    High quality protein and thoughtfully sourced ingredients.

    Original: Broken rice, maize, flaxseed, animal fat, dried whole eggs, digest, fish oil (3%), pea protein, dried beet pulp, minerals, soybean oil, L-carnitine, oat bran, vitamins, fructo-oligosaccharides, pork cartilage (source of chondroitin sulphate), trace elements, crustacean shell hydrolysate (source of glucosamine) and beta-carotene. With a natural antioxidant (mixed tocopherols).

  • Average Nutrient & Caloric Content

    4022 kcal/kg (402 kcal/100g)

    Nutrient As Fed1
    %    		 Dry Matter2
    %    		 As Fed, Caloric Basis3
    g/100 kcal
    Moisture 8 %
    Protein 14 % 15.3 % 3.5 g / 100 kcal
    Fat 20.9 % 22.8 % 5.2 g / 100 kcal
    Carbohydrate / NFE 50.2 % 54.8 % 12.5 g / 100 kcal
    Crude Fiber 2.1 % 2.3 % 0.5 g / 100 kcal
    Ash 4.4 % 4.8 % 1.1 g / 100 kcal
    Soluble Fiber 1.4 % 1.5 % 0.3 g / 100 kcal
    Calcium 0.62 % 0.68 % 154 mg / 100 kcal
    Phosphorus 0.28 % 0.31 % 70 mg / 100 kcal
    Potassium 0.7 % 0.77 % 175 mg / 100 kcal
    Sodium 0.16 % 0.18 % 40 mg / 100 kcal
    Magnesium 0.11 % 0.12 % 27 mg / 100 kcal
    Taurine 0.12 % 0.13 % 30 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin A 8465 IU/kg 9252 IU/kg 210 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin C 103 ppm 113 ppm 2.57 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin D 731 IU/kg 799 IU/kg 18.2 IU / 100 kcal
    Vitamin E 626 IU/kg 684 IU/kg 15.56 IU / 100 kcal
    Thiamine 73 ppm 80 ppm 1.8 mg / 100 kcal
    Riboflavin (B2) 6.2 ppm 6.8 ppm 0.15 mg / 100 kcal
    Niacin 34 ppm 37 ppm 0.8 mg / 100 kcal
    Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 3.2 ppm 3.5 ppm 0.08 mg / 100 kcal
    Pantothenic Acid 28.3 ppm 30.9 ppm 0.7 mg / 100 kcal
    Folic Acid 14.25 ppm 15.58 ppm 0.35 mg / 100 kcal
    Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) 0.11 ppm 0.13 ppm 2.9 mcg / 100 kcal
    Biotin 0.25 ppm 0.28 ppm 0.01 mg / 100 kcal
    DHA 0.33 % 0.36 % 81.9 mg / 100 kcal
    EPA 0.474 % 0.518 % 117.8 mg / 100 kcal
    EPA + DHA 0.803 % 0.878 % 0.2 g / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-3 FA 3.56 % 3.89 % 884 mg / 100 kcal
    Total Omega-6 FA 3.48 % 3.81 % 866 mg / 100 kcal
    Beta-Carotene 1.52 ppm 1.66 ppm 0.04 mg / 100 kcal
    Carnitine 461.3 ppm 504.2 ppm 11.47 mg / 100 kcal
    Glucosamine 501 ppm 547 ppm 12 mg / 100 kcal
    Chondroitin Sulfate 317 ppm 346 ppm 8 mg / 100 kcal

    References:

    1Differs from label guarantees which are either maximums or minimums.
    2The nutrient in the product after moisture is removed. It is used to make direct comparisons of nutrient profiles with differing moisture contents.
    3Nutrient intake for every 100 kilocalories consumed.

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